My Solar Oven Blog

Welcome to the My Solar Oven Blog! Read our favorite recipes, cooking journals, and tips for cooking with nothing but sunlight!

My Solar Oven 1012 min read

Welcome to My Solar Oven!

Welcome to the My Solar Oven blog. Meet the veteran-owned, family-run team behind the oven, and learn why we think the sun is your kitchen's best...

Solar Living - Preparedness4 min read

Count only what is shelf stable, unexpired, and something you would actually eat. It takes twenty minutes, and calories turn out not...

Solar Living - Preparedness5 min read

Propane is the first thing to sell out before a storm and the last to come back. Here's how to build a...

Solar Living - Preparedness7 min read

A day-by-day plan for feeding your household through a week-long outage: what to eat first, the carbon monoxide rules, and the fuel...

Cooking Journals3 min read

With America 250 on the horizon, we wanted a simple, classic American treat to enjoy in the afternoon sun. So we cut...

Recipes3 min read

Our absolute favorite cookie, buttery and chewy with oats, pecans, and chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. This recipe...

Cooking Journals4 min read

A foggy lid, passing clouds, and a late pickup, here's how the My Solar Oven handled it all.

Recipes4 min read

Smoked sausage, creamy yellow potatoes, and sweet peppers roasted together in one pan. Minimal prep, bold flavor, and timing for both your...

Recipes5 min read

A creamy three-cheese gemelli mac and cheese finished in My Solar Oven. Tender pasta, bubbling cheese, and a golden panko top, all...

Cooking Journals5 min read

Can a solar oven really bake brownies as well as your kitchen oven? We tested a box of Ghirardelli mix on a...